Automotive Systems

Fuel-inject your drive to succeed

Not sure what to do with your passion for vehicles? Look no further than the Automotive Systems program to get you on the road to an exciting career in an area you’ll love. Our one-year certificate will give you a practical understanding of automobiles/trucks and what makes them tick. From simple components to advanced computerized vehicle systems, you’ll learn it all.  We’ll give you the hands-on experience you need working in our shops using the latest tools and equipment, offering you a first-hand look at this intriguing field.

Automotive Systems is right for you if you:

  • have good hearing, eyesight and manual dexterity
  • possess mechanical aptitude and interest
  • can keep up to date with changing technology
  • can work alone or as part of a team.

Put your career in high-gear

In no time, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the action, repairing a variety of automotives from shop units to customers’ vehicles. You can even ‘soup up’ your vehicle in our shop. You’ll be knowledgeable of a variety of concepts, including drive trains, directional control systems and much more.

Automotive Systems: At-a-Glance
1 Year
September
Certificate in Automotive Systems

Awards 600 hours of experience credit (300 to each of the first- and second-year Auto Service Technician program). 

For detailed information please see the official Academic Calendar
Automotive Systems - Cost Overview
TuitionFeesBooks & Supplies
Year 1$4,680$1,098$675*
Year 2Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot Applicable
• This program is eligible for grant funding - please check our "Grant Funding" page for more information.
* International students pay a differential tuition fee but all other costs are the same as those charged domestic students, see detailed costs.
* Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
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Contact Us

Program Office: Carol Erais • 403.320.3411
Chair: Sheldon Anderson • 
403.394.7348 or 403.320.3202 Ext. 5319
Office of the Dean: 403.320.3318

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